Saskatchewan

NITHA reports new cases of TB in the north

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) recently announced the latest active tuberculosis (TB) cases.When TB Advisor Tina Campbell was in the region, which serves 33 communities within Meadow L...

Dec 09, 2023

Battlefords artists make strides with Sask Music Award wins

They're the best! Among the Saskatchewan Music Awards winners this year are several artists with roots in the Battlefords area.Falynn Baptiste, who is from Red Pheasant Cree Nation, is still overwhelm...

Dec 08, 2023

Batoche home to first bison herd since 19th century

A bison herd has found a new home in Batoche. The animals are now under the supervision of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) after Parks Canada agreed to transfer them from Grasslands National Park....

Dec 08, 2023

Sask. families could pay four-and-a-half per cent more in groceries in 2024: report

The annual Food Price Report shows once again that Canadians will be paying more at the grocery store next year, but will the impact be greater or lesser in Saskatchewan?The University of Saskatchewan...

Dec 08, 2023

Dates finalized for inquest into James Smith killings

The inquest into the deaths of 11 people on the James Smith Cree Nation have been finalized, according to the Saskatchewan coroner's website. Between January 15 and February 2 of next year, the inques...

Dec 08, 2023

Around $3.5 million raised through oil and gas leases in Lloydminster area

More oil and gas leases have been sold in the Lloydminster area.The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 70 different parcels of land across the province with 40 being leas...

Dec 07, 2023

'A lot of happy faces': Santa in the North delivers 1,400 gifts to remote communities

Christmas is known as the season of giving and the Santa in the North initiative is doing just that while providing a meaningful impact to children in five remote, northern communities. Santa Claus, S...

Dec 07, 2023

Weather records fall for second straight day in Sask.

Weather records are falling like dominoes in Saskatchewan.The province has been enjoying warm Pacific air brought in by El Nio, which has led to a lack of snow and temperatures well above freezing for...

Dec 07, 2023

'All of a sudden my gun went off': Former Sask. Mountie takes the stand at murder trial

Content warning: this story contains graphic depictions of sex and violence.A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, charged with first-degree murder, is maintaining he never intended to hurt or kill Brade...

Dec 07, 2023

‘It adds stress:’ Sask. farmers react to amended carbon tax relief bill

Some Saskatchewan farmers are speaking out against the latest amendment to Bill C-234.The private member's bill introduced in the House of Commons was intended to create exemptions for farmers paying ...

Dec 07, 2023